Embracing the Call: Adoption, Faith, and Overcoming Challenges with special guest, Angelina Howard

In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, hosts Brady Murray and Andrea Murray welcome special guest Angelina Howard, an adoption advocate and mother of five. Angelina shares her profound journey of adopting Moses, a child with Apert’s syndrome from Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting on her Ukrainian roots and childhood experiences with orphans, Angelina delves into the challenges and blessings of adoption, particularly embracing children with special needs. Her inspiring story underscores the importance of saying 'yes' to what God calls us to do and the transformative power of unwavering support, faith, and determination.

If you or someone you know feels inspired to adopt or get involved with the RODS Heroes mission, please visit rods.org to learn more and meet waiting children.

In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, hosts Brady Murray and Andrea Murray welcome Brian and Kristen Wood, known as the Wood Crew, to share their extraordinary adoption story. Married for 16 years and parents to six children, the Woods have adopted three children from different countries within a short period amid significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss their journey through international and local adoptions, the complexities of fostering children with special needs, and the unwavering faith that propelled them forward. The episode delves into the emotional highs and lows of their experiences and offers advice for families considering adoption. Through heartfelt discussions, the Wood Crew inspires listeners by showcasing the beauty and potential that come with embracing adoption and foster care.

If you or someone you know is interested in adoption, please visit rods.org to learn more information.

In this episode of See the Miracle podcast, Brady and Andrea discuss the first week of summer and various family updates. We reveal that the podcast brand has evolved, now closely associated with ROD's Heroes. We also share exciting summer activities such as their kids participating in a run club, the expansion of Heroes Club, and Andrea's Mother's Day gift—a relaxing getaway with friends. Brady recounts his solo parenting experience with their 11 kids, highlighting a memorable trip to Bear River for bridge jumping and visiting 'Napoleon Dynamite' filming locations. Additionally, we talk about their children’s accomplishments, like Sandra applying for a job and Jhon's improved confidence.

If you or someone you know is interested in adoption, please visit rods.org and find out how you can get involved or meet waiting children.

In this episode of the 'See the Miracle' podcast, we celebrate significant family events that marked the month of May. The primary focus being our daughter, Brinley, and her high school graduation and the accompanying emotional turmoil our family experienced, especially our recently adopted children from Colombia. We share personal anecdotes about the challenges and growth that come with these life transitions. We also share fun updates on our podcast, ROD's Heroes, and Conquering Your Clownfish.

If you or someone you know is interested in adoption or getting involved with the RODS Heroes cause, please visit rods.org to find more information.

On this episode, we follow our family's Mother's Day celebration, including challenges around parenting adopted children, handling cultural differences, and creating fun memories together. We share experiences from a fishing mishap, a chaotic McDonald's order, to reflections on building relationships and progress in therapy with our adopted daughter. Despite differences, we focus on understanding and acceptance, ending with gratitude for our family's growth and upcoming summer adventures.

If you or someone you know is interested in adoption, please visit rods.org for more information on how to get involved and meet waiting children.

On this episode, we chat about our experiences participating in the St. George Ironman and advocating for an orphan named Leon. We reflect on our training, race day challenges, and the importance of motivation and support from this amazing community. We share how having a cause greater than ourselves helps us push through difficult moments and finding inspiration in encouraging others.

If you or someone you know is interested in adoption, please visit rods.org to meet waiting children or find out how to get involved.

On this episode we talk about the humorous yet terrifying incident involving Cooper, our child with Down syndrome, who went joyriding on an electric scooter through traffic. We recount the event with a mix of concern and laughter, highlighting the importance of our guardian angels. We also chat about the 5K some of our kids were able to participate in, showcasing their determination and teamwork.

If you or someone you know is interested in adoption, please visit rods.org to see how you can get involved or meet waiting children.

This week we share about our personal experiences centered around the baptism of two sons, family gatherings, emotional courage, behavior management, and the adoption journey of children from Colombia. We also chat about incredible interactions with relatives, the excitement of getting baby chicks, our new goat, and updates on upcoming adoption events in Armenia. Stay tuned at the end for an exciting adoption homecoming story as well!

If you or someone you know is interested in adoption, please go to rods.org to learn more about ways to get involved or to meet waiting children.

On this episode, we discuss our family's spring break trip where we navigate blending a large family, handling conflicts among the children, and fostering personal growth experiences, particularly with one of our adoptive daughters. We really hit hard on moments of unity, challenges, lessons in financial responsibility, and strides in faith development among the children.

If you or someone you know is interested in adoption or getting involved, please visit: rods.org

Join us on the latest episode of See the Miracle podcast as we celebrate 6 months with our adopted children from Colombia! We talk about the challenges of being in a new country with different foods, giving one of our children a new cell phone, and encouraging our children learning English. From heartwarming moments to lessons learned, it's a journey worth sharing.

If you or someone you know is interested in adoption, please visit www.rods.org to see how you can get involved or meet waiting children.